Artful Dentistry

A Dental Practice That Actually Changes How You Feel About Going to the Dentist

Let’s be honest: most people do not look forward to visiting the dentist. Whether it’s the anxiety carried over from a bad experience, the clinical coldness of most waiting rooms, or just the general dread of someone poking around in your mouth, dental appointments carry a kind of low-level tension for a lot of us. That’s exactly what makes Artful Dentistry so different, and why people who come here tend to keep coming back.

From the moment you walk into Artful Dentistry, the clinic is warm and welcoming in a way that doesn’t feel forced or rehearsed. You’re not greeted with indifference or hurried through a check-in. The team here takes the time to make you feel like your visit matters, because to them, it genuinely does.

Meet Dr. Gita Mazaheri: The Dentist Behind Artful Dentistry McKellar

Dr. Gita Mazaheri’s path to becoming one of Canberra’s most trusted dentists is a story worth knowing. Originally from Iran and coming from a deeply medical family, Gita pursued her studies through an rigorous program that took seven years to complete, combining three years of medical sciences with four years of dentistry. When she sat her Australian dental exams in Melbourne, she finished at the top of her cohort, becoming the first female candidate from that sitting to pass with that result. 

She originally came to Canberra for what she thought would be six months, lured by a job offer and quietly hoping she’d end up closer to the ocean. She met her husband, life took over, and Canberra became home. More than two decades later, she’s built a practice that reflects everything she believes dentistry should be.

What 20 Years of Experience Actually Feels Like in the Chair

Gita is candid about the fact that confidence as a clinician is something that builds over time. She’s the first to acknowledge that early in her career, nerves were part of the picture. What she has now, after more than 20 years of practice, is a calm and steady presence that patients feel the moment they sit down. People who have described themselves as scared of the dentist consistently say that Artful Dentistry changed that for them entirely.

That’s not a coincidence. Gita believes that an experienced dentist doesn’t just treat teeth. A good dentist knows how to manage the room, read a nervous patient, and create an environment where anxiety simply has less room to take hold. Her team is trained with the same philosophy in mind. You will notice it.

One point of difference is that Gita is always available for direct contact as she wants to foster continuity of care – you will get the same dentist every time.

General, Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry in Belconnen

Artful Dentistry handles a wide range of dental needs under one roof. Gita has developed particular expertise in restorative work including crowns, implant restorations, and surgical dentistry, building on the broader foundation of her medical science training. Whether you are coming in for a routine check-up and clean, need restorative treatment, are considering cosmetic work, or require a custom mouthguard, the clinic is equipped to manage it properly.

A Boutique Practice Built on Trust, Not Volume

Artful Dentistry is intentionally not a high-volume clinic. Gita has made a considered decision to keep the practice boutique in size and feel. That means longer appointments, more personal attention, and a team that actually gets to know you over time. Patients are not shuffled through. You are not a number.

The clinic is spotless, with infection control taken seriously as a non-negotiable standard rather than an afterthought. Patients notice, and they mention it.

The Story Behind the Name: Artful Dentistry

The name Artful Dentistry was Gita’s own idea, and it reflects something real about how she approaches her work. The branding carries a deliberately artistic sensibility, with a palette of colours chosen to feel different from the generic clinical look of most dental practices. The original clinic slogan, “dentistry: we all smile in the same language,” came from a team that represented many different backgrounds and cultures, and the idea that the work of putting someone at ease in a dental chair transcends all of that. The warmth behind that phrase still defines the practice today.

The Person Behind the Practice

Outside of the clinic, Gita loves exploring Canberra’s best restaurants on weekends and admits she finds as much joy in a great meal as she does in anything else. She swims when she can, watches Netflix when she can’t, and describes herself as a boring person with a smile that suggests otherwise. What comes through clearly is that she is someone who cares about the people around her, in the chair and out of it.

That quality is hard to manufacture, and you can’t train it into a team. It starts at the top, and at Artful Dentistry, it starts with Gita.

If you have been putting off a dental visit, or if you are simply looking for a practice in McKellar or the broader Belconnen area that will treat you like a person rather than an appointment, Artful Dentistry is worth your time. Come and see them. You won’t regret it.